Post by Dog goes to College on Jan 21, 2013 20:03:31 GMT -7
There are resources out there to ensure the program you picked isn't committing fraud and taking advantage of you. Please utilize them before you sign up for anything!
The Better Business Bureau is the first place to check your program out:
www.bbb.org
You should also run a google search of the program name and the trainer's names by themselves and with words like "scam" or "fraud" attached.
Be smart! Before you agree to anything make sure it's outlined in writing exactly how much you are going to pay for your dog, including all training, equipment, etc.
Ask some questions about their training experience. In some places there is no such thing as a dog training license just like there's no such thing as service dog certification. You'll have to determine if they know what they are doing by how confidently they can explain and/ or demonstrate their training methods. Watching them work may be the best way to determine if you have a good trainer. They should be consistent and patient with dogs, only using training methods that enforce what they want and build the dog's confidence in the skill. Yelling, hitting a dog, forcing them into a position, or relying on fear or dominance are not acceptable ways to train reliable service dogs.
The Better Business Bureau is the first place to check your program out:
www.bbb.org
You should also run a google search of the program name and the trainer's names by themselves and with words like "scam" or "fraud" attached.
Be smart! Before you agree to anything make sure it's outlined in writing exactly how much you are going to pay for your dog, including all training, equipment, etc.
Ask some questions about their training experience. In some places there is no such thing as a dog training license just like there's no such thing as service dog certification. You'll have to determine if they know what they are doing by how confidently they can explain and/ or demonstrate their training methods. Watching them work may be the best way to determine if you have a good trainer. They should be consistent and patient with dogs, only using training methods that enforce what they want and build the dog's confidence in the skill. Yelling, hitting a dog, forcing them into a position, or relying on fear or dominance are not acceptable ways to train reliable service dogs.